Some Problems from Bridge Week '96

1. both white, IMPs, short matches

    AK98x QJ102 10xx 10

   RHO	YOU	LHO	CHO
   Pass	Pass?	1NT	Pass
   2	Pass	2	Pass
   4	?

   (1NT was 15-17)

   a) do you pass in 2nd chair?
   b) what now?

2. favorable, IMPs, long match

    AJxx Kx J Q1098xx

   CHO	RHO	YOU	LHO
   3	Pass	4	Dbl
   Pass	5	5	6
   Pass	Pass	?

   a) do you agree with your actions so far?
   b) what now?

3. Stratified pairs, everyone is obviously in outer space.

   Normal (?) bidding, then 3rd hand leads face up out of turn. Dummy puts his hand down. Everyone realizes that something has gone wrong and calls the director.

   How would you rule?